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The Hidden Value of a Medicare Supplement Plan

The Hidden Value of a Medicare Supplement Plan

The Hidden Value of a Medicare Supplement PlanMere Benefits
Published on: 10/18/2025

On paper, a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan looks pretty straightforward: it helps cover the gaps that Original Medicare doesn’t pay. But talk to people who’ve lived with one for years, and you’ll hear something deeper.

Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Medicare Supplement

Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Medicare Supplement

Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Medicare SupplementMere Benefits
Published on: 10/17/2025

Medicare is already confusing, and when it comes time to choose a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan, many people make decisions they later regret. The good news? With a little guidance, you can avoid these common pitfalls and choose coverage that truly fits your needs.

What Happens If You Miss Your Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment Window

What Happens If You Miss Your Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment Window

What Happens If You Miss Your Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment WindowMere Benefits
Published on: 10/16/2025

When you first enroll in Medicare Part B, you get a special six-month window to buy any Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan without answering health questions. This is called your Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment Period.

Medicare Supplements and Cancer Care: Why Choice Matters

Medicare Supplements and Cancer Care: Why Choice Matters

Medicare Supplements and Cancer Care: Why Choice MattersMere Benefits
Published on: 10/14/2025

A cancer diagnosis changes everything. Suddenly, questions about doctors, treatments, and costs take center stage. And if you’re on Medicare, the type of coverage you have makes a big difference in how much choice and flexibility you’ll get.

Understanding Medicare Part B Excess Charges

Understanding Medicare Part B Excess Charges

Understanding Medicare Part B Excess ChargesMere Benefits
Published on: 10/13/2025

If you’ve ever looked closely at Medicare Supplement (Medigap) coverage, you may have seen the phrase “Part B Excess Charges.” For many people, that phrase is confusing. What is it? And should you worry about it?

Traveling Across the U.S. with a Medicare Supplement

Traveling Across the U.S. with a Medicare Supplement

Traveling Across the U.S. with a Medicare SupplementMere Benefits
Published on: 10/12/2025

Retirement often means more freedom—more time to visit family, travel between states, or even spend months as a snowbird in Florida. But if you’ve ever been on a Medicare Advantage plan, you may have discovered a frustrating truth: your coverage often doesn’t travel with you.

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